Big business growers have bred the flavor out of the tomato in a constant effort to get long shelf life tomatoes...tomatoes that will not spoil with weeks of storing and shipping. Seek out local seed saver groups to get tomato seeds and start your own plants in a styrofoam cup in your kitchen!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It is really a shame. The average customer in this country is so divorced from real food with real taste that they choose pretty food ....no imperfections, uniform shape, unpalatable sameness. Grrrrrr!